India, Aussies biggest threat to Pak: Intikhab by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:	Intikhab Alam
Event:	ICC Champions Trophy 2009/10

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DateLine: 29th August 2009

 

Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam has said that India and Australia are going to be the biggest threats for Pakistan in the Champions Trophy.

 

"I would not like to make any claim or prediction because there is nothing much to separate the eight teams taking part in the tournament (Champions Trophy)," Alam said.

 

"I can say this much we are perfectly capable of winning the title like we did the Twenty20 World Cup in England. But our first priority should simply be to focus on winning group matches and qualifying for the semi-final," he said.

 

Alam, also admitted being placed in a tough pool in the tournament commencing in South Africa from September 22.

 

"India has a dangerous ODI side with a winning mentality and they have quality players as well. Australia is the world champion, but yes, losing the Ashes would surely have some impact on them during the tournament," he said.